Certificates of Origin must be accompanied by proof of origin for all items listed on the CO.

Proof may be in the form of:

When goods are manufactured in Canada by the exporter:(Example: Exporter is the one manufacturing the goods and exporting them.)

A duly signed and notarized manufacturer’s declaration on the company’s letterhead detailing the goods manufactured. (CCC template must be used and can be filed as a blanket – valid for two years); OR

Valid factory/official license issued by government entity providing reference is made to the manufacturing operations.

When goods are manufactured in Canada by a company other than the exporter:(Example: Exporter is the one exporting goods purchased from another Canadian source.)

A duly signed and dated invoice by an authorized representative of the manufacturer or supplier confirming the origin of the goods (3rd party confirmation); OR

A duly signed and dated declaration from the manufacturer or supplier on the company’s letterhead detailing the goods in question and their origin. (CCC template can be provided and used as a blanket – valid for two years);

When goods were manufactured in a foreign country:(Example: Exporter is the one exporting goods purchased overseas.)

A duly signed and dated invoice by an authorized representative of the manufacturer, or supplier, confirming the origin of the goods (3rd party confirmation); OR

A duly signed and dated declaration from the manufacturer or supplier on the company’s letterhead (in English or in French) detailing the goods in question and their origin; OR

A foreign Certificate of Origin duly certified by a recognized Chamber of Commerce.

When goods were bought from a third party:(Example: Exporter buys from a supplier who buys from another party)

A duly signed and dated statement from that party, on their company’s letterhead, declaring the origin of the goods in question.

When goods refer to cars:

Proof of origin and ownership/VIN confirmation must be available for review. Additional documents may be required such as ‘Proof of purchase’, New Vehicle Information Statement (NVIS) or Certificates of Origin from the manufacturer of the vehicles (i.e. Ford Motors).

Documents in support of Certificates of Origin must be current (less than 24 months from the date of issue).

When attachments are to be certified, the company’s name and description of the goods on the invoice, packing lists, export declaration, etc. must match the information on the CO.

Invoices (submitted without a CO)

(actioned on behalf of Canadian organizations only)

Documents must be notarized. Consult the Canadian Chamber of Commerce for the appropriate wording prior to notarization.

Note: The Canadian Chamber of Commerce will only certify as to ‘the issuer’ of the documents, not its contents.

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